Step by Step - Install Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware!

💻 Stuck with a PC that Microsoft says can’t run Windows 11?
Trying to do a clean install but getting blocked by hardware checks? Don’t worry — I’ve got you covered.
In this video, I’ll walk you through how to create a bootable USB drive that lets you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware — using nothing more than an 8GB thumb drive, an internet connection, and a little time.
✅ No TPM 2.0? No problem.
✅ Secure Boot “not so secure”? Let’s skip it.
✅ No UEFI? We’ll make it work anyway.
Whether you want a clean slate or you’re just sick of Microsoft telling you what your hardware can’t do, this guide shows you how to take control and get the job done.
⚠️ Don’t toss that old PC yet — it’s still got life in it.

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0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Disclaimer/Warning
1:27 - Prerequisite - BACKUP YOUR DATA!
1:50 - Overview of Method 1 - Rufus
3:31 - Overview of Method 2 - Answer File
4:37 - Method 1 - Building the Rufus USB Drive
8:48 - How to check if your machine supports UEFI
13:34 - Method 2 - Building the Answer File USB Install Drive
21:53 - Installing Windows 11 from Scratch using a Rufus USB Drive Walkthrough
30:30 - Final Thoughts